I am Justin Tadlock.

I am also a writer. A front-end developer. A gardener. A small-town Alabama kid just trying to figure out whatever it is that that folks are supposed to figure out on this journey. Welcome to my little home on the web.

Theme template hooks are outdated

Why WordPress theme authors should adopt template parts instead of inserting hooks throughout their theme templates.

Cookies for Comments

You should be using the Cookies for Comments plugin. Here’s why.

Whistles is my latest WordPress plugin with a different take on how tabs, toggles, accordions, and other bells and whistles should be handled. Check out the initial release.

I released the Socially Awkward theme over at Theme Hybrid today. It’s a responsive CSS3 and HTML5 media theme with some cool features.

Media theme preview

Here’s a quick preview of a new media-esque theme I’ve been working on. Post formats plus the new WordPress 3.6 audio and video functionality can do some pretty nifty stuff. … Continue reading →